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The PHEMU03 catalogue of observations of the mutual phenomena of the Galilean satellites of Jupiter
- Source :
- Astronomy and Astrophysics; January 2009, Vol. 493 Issue: 3 p1171-1182, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Context. In 2003, the Sun and the Earth passed through both the equatorial plane of Jupiter and therefore the orbital planes of its main satellites. Aims. During this period, mutual eclipses and occultations were observed and we present the data collected.Methods. Light curves of mutual eclipses and occultations were recorded by the observers of the international campaign PHEMU03 organized by the Institut de m?canique c?leste, Paris, France. Results. We completed 377?observations of 118?mutual events from 42?sites and the corresponding data are presented in this paper. For each observation, information about the telescope, receptor, site, and observational conditions are provided.Conclusions. This paper gathers all data and indicates a first estimate of its precision. This catalogue of these rare events should constitute an improved basis for accurate astrometric data useful in the development of dynamical models.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00046361 and 14320746
- Volume :
- 493
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs17760123